Movies My Friends Have Never Seen
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsHost Nick Nadel is joined by a guest to watch the one movie that everyone is SHOCKED that they've never seen.
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Episode #94, "Billy Madison" with J. Keith van Straaten
March 04, 2021 01:55 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week we're talking Adam Sandler, SNL movies and random penguins with writer/podcaster J. Keith van Straaten (Go Fact Yourself) stopping by to chat about watching Billy Madison for the first time. Join us as we look at what has (and hasn't) aged well from this cult favorite comedy, discuss whether Billy Madison is the purest Sandler movie, ponder the current state of former SNL cast members on the big screen and much more. Listen to Go Fact Yourself, the trivia show podcast J. Keit...
Episode #93, "Misery" with Camila Jones
October 28, 2020 05:50 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis week we're talking Stephen King and dirty birdies with Camila Jones returning to the podcast to talk about watching the snowy suspense classic Misery for the first time. Join us as we praise Kathy Bates' brilliant performance, talk about our favorite King adaptations, wish for a mystery show where Buster and Virginia solve cozy winter crimes, delve into which actors were almost cast (Warren Beatty and Bette Midler??) and much more. Follow Camila on Twitter and check out her websit...
Episode #92 "Klute" with Bill Scurry
September 15, 2020 05:28 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week we're strolling down gritty 1970s New York City streets with Bill Scurry from the I Don't Get It podcast stopping by to talk about watching the Jane Fonda/Donald Sutherland noir classic Klute for the first time. Join us as we break down Jane Fonda's amazing performance, marvel at Gordon Willis' gorgeous cinematography, wonder if the film should actually be called "Bree," discuss rotary phones versus cellphones in movies and much more. Seriously, this movie is amazing and Fonda i...
Episode #91 "The Neverending Story" with Chris Jalandoni
August 13, 2020 06:59 - 57 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week we're riding on Falkor and turning around to look at what we see with TV and eSports producer Chris Jalandoni (Attack of the Show) stopping by to watch The Neverending Story for the first time. Join us as Chris shares how he missed The Neverending Story growing up and we talk about Atreyu's hair, Bastian's latchkey childhood, sad '80s kids movies, Wolfgang Petersen's filmography, the Goonies video game, Bastian and his father's bizarre eating habits and much more. Follow Chri...
Episode #90 "Conan the Barbarian" with Andy Webb
August 06, 2020 05:57 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week we're praying to Crom and seeing our enemies driven before us with Andy Webb returning to the podcast to talk about watching Conan the Barbarian for the first time. Join us as we discuss the enduring legacy of Conan the Barbarian, the movie's deep bench of supporting players, the eclectic filmography of John Milius, the ups-and-downs of fantasy filmmaking, potential Arnold Schwarzenegger reboots and much more. Follow Andy on Twitter and listen to him talking about watching Sc...
Episode #89, "The Matrix" with Chris Illuminati
July 29, 2020 23:49 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week we're going down the rabbit hole with writer Chris Illuminati talking about finally watching The Matrix for the first time. Join us as we talk colored pills, '90s rave fashion, why Chris finally watched The Matrix in 2020, what movies he saw in 1999 instead of The Matrix, Chris' Keanu Reeves theory and, of course, Welcome to Mooseport. Follow Chris on Twitter and read his BroBible article about watching The Matrix for the first time. Listen to the Jurassic Park and Independ...
Episode #88, "The Godfather Part II" with Emily Intravia
July 08, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week we're charting Fredo's downfall with Emily Intravia of Deadly Dolls House and The Feminine Critique podcast stopping by to watch The Godfather Part II for the first time. Emily talks about watching The Godfather movies for the first time as an Italian, the greatness of John Cazale, subtle Pacino, which Godfather is the best (it's not the third) and much more. Follow Emily on Twitter and listen to her talk movies, TV and more on The Feminine Critique podcast. You can read her ...
Episode #87, "Light Sleeper" with Gregory Greenberg
May 05, 2020 07:59 - 1 hour - 77 MBThis week we're cruising the mean streets of early '90s New York City with writer Gregory Greenberg (Living With Yourself, Chris Rock Show) stopping by to watch Willem Dafoe as a high-class drug dealer in Paul Schrader's Light Sleeper. Join us as we talk about Schrader's eclectic filmography, Light Sleeper's amazing supporting cast (Sam Rockwell! Susan Sarandon! David Spade?!), how New York City has changed on the big screen and much more. (Note: this episode was recorded pre-pandemic.) ...
Episode #86, "The Graduate" with Asif Burnett
March 18, 2020 07:16 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week we're saying here's to you, Mrs. Robinson with reality TV editor Asif Burnett stopping by talk about watching The Graduate for the first time. Join us as we praise the brilliant Anne Bancroft, unpack the film's many problematic elements, marvel at how the Robinsons are younger than us, attempt to figure out what's going on at Norman Fell's boarding house and much more. Plus, Asif has some thoughts on Simon and Garfunkel and Nick tries to make a case for Working Girl. And which d...
Episode #85, "Superman II" with Elana Levin
February 26, 2020 06:38 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThis week we welcome guest Elana Levin from the Graphic Policy Radio Podcast who kneels before Zod to watch Superman II for the first time. Join us as we talk about the differences between the Richard Donner and Richard Lester cuts of the film, rave about the brilliance of Margot Kidder and Christopher Reeve, discover the weird way Marlon Brando almost played Jor-El and much more. Plus, Elana has some picks for Superman comics you need to read. Follow Elana on Twitter and check out the...
Episode #84, "Risky Business" with Brian Dermody
February 01, 2020 06:14 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week we take those old records off the shelf for part two of our Tom Cruise Two-Fer with returning guest Brian Dermody stopping by to watch Risky Business for the first time. Join us as we discuss '80s teen movies, the brilliance of Bronson Pinchot, the subtle wit of Curtis Armstrong, the many parodies of the "Old Time Rock n Roll" scene, the movie's surprisingly dark tone and much more. Follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram. And check out his previous episode of the podcast where ...
Episode #83, "Legend" with Chico Leo
January 07, 2020 06:24 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we're on a quest with Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry and podcaster Chico Leo who stops by to watch the 1985 Ridley Scott cult fantasy classic Legend for the first time. Join us as we delve into the differences between the theatrical and director's cut, debate the merits of the Tangerine Dream and Jerry Goldsmith scores, talk '80s fantasy films, wonder why fantasy and period films always feature British actors and much more. Follow Chico on Twitter and listen to the first epi...
Episode #82, "M*A*S*H" with Brendan Fitzgibbons
November 18, 2019 03:01 - 59 minutes - 56.1 MBThis week we're visiting the 4077 with comedian/writer Brendan Fitzgibbons (Comedy Central, Bravo) stopping by to watch the comedy classic M*A*S*H for the first time. Join us as we talk about what has (and hasn't) aged well about the film, the theme song that made Robert Altman's son filthy rich, the great Donald Sutherland, the equally great Elliott Gould, why they don't make war comedies like they used to and much more. Follow Brendan on Twitter and Instagram. Visit his site for info...
Episode #81, "Training Day" with Robert Silva
November 08, 2019 03:38 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThis week we're riding shotgun with Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke as film writer Robert Silva (HBO, Fatherly, AMC) stops by to talk about watching Training Day for the first time. Join us as we discuss LA crime films, the film's dense plot, Training Day's place in the Before Sunrise/Sunset-verse, favorite Denzel Washington movies and much more. Check out Robert's writing on film and parenting for HBO and Fatherly. Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us o...
Episode #80, "Better Off Dead" with John Szeluga
October 23, 2019 04:14 - 1 hour - 73 MBThis week we're hunting down "two dollars" with comedian/writer John Szeluga from the Super Live Adventure Podcast stopping by to watch the '80s classic Better Off Dead for the first time. Join us as John reveals why he's finally seeing this cult comedy and we talk about how well the film's humor has aged, what famous game show icon writer/director Savage Steve Holland is responsible for, the stellar cast, our favorite '80s comedies and much more. Listen to the Super Live Adventure Pod...
Episode #79, "The Warriors" with John Yarbrough
October 10, 2019 03:42 - 59 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week playwright John Yarbrough comes out to play-ay and talk about watching the 1979 classic The Warriors for the first time. Join us as we discuss our favorite gangs from the movie (The Mimes spin-off, please?), the old-school New York City filming locations, the making of some famous scenes, the film's connection to Greek literature, how John's own neighborhood has changed since The Warriors filmed there and much more. Follow John on Facebook to learn more about his plays and at...
Episode #78, "The Bodyguard" with Gena Radcliffe
June 19, 2019 02:02 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBThis week we're talking Whitney Houston, '90s movie soundtracks, peak Kevin Costner and more with writer Gena Radcliffe from the Kill By Kill Podcast stopping by to talk about watching the 1992 blockbuster The Bodyguard for the first time. Join us as we discuss the odd mash-up of romance and ultra-violence, the role Kevin Costner played in "I Will Always Love You" becoming a massive hit, Whitney Houston's enduring legacy, the film's status as a "forgot-buster," Hollywood's bizarre inabilit...
Episode #77, "Dr. Strangelove" with Mark Douglas
April 21, 2019 21:43 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThis week we're breaking up fights in the war room with writer/performer Mark Douglas ("The Key of Awesome") stopping by to talk about watching the Stanley Kubrick classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Join us as we discuss the film's many iconic moments, the brilliance of Peter Sellers, how comedy has changed since 1964, the current lack of political satire on the big screen, the difficulties with watching movies about government incompetence in ou...
Episode #76 "Space Jam" with Fred Van Lente
March 21, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week we're celebrating March Madness with comic book writer and author Fred Van Lente (The Amazing Spider-Man, Eat Fighter, Cowboys & Aliens) journeying to the center of the Earth to watch the Michael Jordan/Bugs Bunny classic "Space Jam" for the first time. Join us as we discuss the film's many bizarre plot points, how Space Jam fits into Michael Jordan's unparalleled sports career, the upcoming LeBron James reboot, Fred's upcoming comic about the history of basketball and much more...
Episode #75 "A Star Is Born" with Sheri Miller
February 20, 2019 04:47 - 59 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week we have a pre-Oscars episode with singer/songwriter Sheri Miller stopping by to watch the new version of A Star Is Born and talk about how the film depicts the musician life, her own songwriting process, what music genre Jackson Maine would fall into and much more. Plus, stay tuned at the end of the episode to listen to Sheri's song "I Could Love You Still" featuring Will Lee, Paul Shaffer, Steve Cropper, Shawn Pelton and Tabitha Fair. Listen to Sheri's fantastic albums and EPs o...
Episode #74 "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" with River Clegg
February 11, 2019 05:04 - 54 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week comedy writer River Clegg (The Onion, The New Yorker, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper) steps into the Mothership for the first time to watch the Steven Spielberg classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Join us as we discuss how the film changed science fiction, how Spielberg is both hugely successful and vastly underrated, the many different versions of the film and much more. Follow River on Twitter and check out his latest humor piece for The New Yorker. Like Movie...
Episode #73 "The Sound of Music" with James Hancock
December 23, 2018 05:49 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBThis week we have a holiday treat with James Hancock from the Wrong Reel podcast stopping by to watch the heartwarming classic "The Sound of Music" for the first time. Join us as we talk about the childhood trauma that made James avoid "The Sound of Music" until now, our favorite and least favorite Von Trapp kids, the brilliance of Julie Andrews, the pros and cons of modern movie musicals, the baller move director Robert Wise pulled on Austria and much more. Listen to James talk movies...
Episode #72, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" with Timothy Cooper
November 21, 2018 08:19 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThis week we're talking Steve Martin and John Candy with returning guest Timothy Cooper stopping by to watch the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains & Automobiles for the first time. Join us as we discuss the genius of John Candy, marvel at the many amazing actors in bit parts and break down how the dad from Home Alone is connected to Del Griffith in the extended John Hughes-verse. Plus, we cast the inevitable remake of this comedy classic. Follow Tim on Twitter and watch his short film...
Episode #71, "Heat" with Emily Menez
November 08, 2018 05:58 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week comedy writer/performer Emily Menez (IFC, UCB) returns to discuss her experience watching the Al Pacino/Robert De Niro/Michael Mann crime classic Heat for the first time. Join us as we dig into Pacino's insane acting choices, the low-rent TV pilot origins of this dense crime saga, the script's lack of strong female characters, what the waiter was doing during the iconic coffee shop scene and much more. Follow Emily on Twitter and check out some of her sketch comedy work. Fo...
Episode #70, "Don't Look Now" with Kevin Maher
October 30, 2018 19:44 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis week we have a spooky Halloween treat with returning guest Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out) stopping by to watch the Donald Sutherland/Julie Christie supernatural horror classic Don't Look Now for the first time. Join us as we discuss the film's haunting depiction of grief, the many visual motifs director Nicolas Roeg utilizes, Donald Sutherland's in-demand '70s butt, the landscape of horror at the time of the film's release and much more. Visit Kevin's website to get news on his liv...
Episode #69, "Garden State"
October 16, 2018 06:54 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBThis week we welcome back Big Quiz Thing creator Noah Tarnow to watch the 2004 dramedy Garden State for the first time and discuss his personal relationship to both writer/director/star Zach Braff and the titular state. Join us as we dig into early '00s nostalgia, the good and troubling points of the film, the "manic pixie dream girl" trope, getting comfortable with your friend's success, the film's beloved soundtrack and much more. Follow Noah and Big Quiz Thing on Twitter and hire hi...
Episode #68, "Vision Quest"
September 20, 2018 06:05 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBThis week we're hitting the mat and pumping our fist in the air with wrestling expert and Paramount Network digital producer Brian Dermody stopping by to watch the '80s underdog sports movie Vision Quest for the first time. Join us as we talk about why the film is beloved in wrestling and MMA circles, the film career of Hulk Hogan, '80s sports movie montages and much more. Plus, we go track-by-track through the movie's killer soundtrack. Follow Brian on Twitter and head over to the Par...
Episode #67, "Carrie"
September 03, 2018 22:25 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBThis week we're talking about the most awkward prom ever with writer/performer/podcaster Don P. Hooper stopping by to watch the horror classic Carrie for the first time. Join us as we talk about horror movies that scared us growing up, blunt 1970s teaching methods, old-school movie effects, the Carrie musical episode of Riverdale, real-life Get Out moments and much more. Follow Don on Twitter and check out Jamtown Films to see his horror short film Page One and other work. Also give a ...
Episode #66, "Top Gun"
August 08, 2018 18:24 - 59 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week we're taking the highway to the danger zone with guest Camila Jones stopping by to watch Top Gun for the first time. Join us as we get our breath taken away by the infamous volleyball scene, Tom Cruise's kissing style, anonymous '80s bad guys that are totally Russian but also not Russian and much more. Follow Camila on Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to hit up her website to check out all the cool stuff she's creating and hosting. Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Fa...
Episode #65, "The Fly"
June 21, 2018 05:37 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week we're getting afraid, very afraid with Alama Drafthouse Brooklyn film programmer Cristina Cacioppo stopping by to watch Jeff Goldblum vomit goo for the first time in the David Cronenberg horror classic The Fly. Join us as we discuss how the film cemented the classic Goldblum persona, the many ways Cronenberg avoids horror movie cliches, how movies change as we grow older, the weird connection between The Fly and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Cristina's approach to film programmi...
Episode #64, "Smokey and the Bandit"
June 14, 2018 05:22 - 51 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week we're grabbing a Diablo sandwich and a Dr. Pepper as John Cribbs from the film website The Pink Smoke stops by to watch the Burt Reynolds/Sally Field classic Smokey and the Bandit for the first time. Join us as we discuss the ups-and-downs in Burt's career, the brilliance of Jackie Gleason, what our trucker handles would be and much more. Follow John on Twitter and check out his writing over on The Pink Smoke. Also check out the Pure Cinema Podcast and John talking about The ...
Episode #63, "Big Trouble in Little China"
May 01, 2018 19:51 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBThis week we're hopping aboard The Pork Chop Express with returning guest Steve Flack watching Big Trouble in Little China for the first time. Join us as we discuss the brilliance of Kurt Russell, John Carpenter's genre mastery, how the film both embraces and indulges in stereotypes, the current dearth of fun adventure movies on the big screen and much more. Follow Steve on Twitter, Instagram and Vero if that's still a thing. Get funky with the "Big Trouble in Little China" music vi...
Episode #62, "Heathers"
March 07, 2018 22:20 - 52 minutes - 29.8 MBThis week we're checking our damage with writer Victoria McNally stopping by to watch the '80s high school comedy classic Heathers for the first time. Join us as we discuss the film's impact on the snarky high school movie genre, how much has changed since it was released in 1989, the ill-fated Heathers TV series and much more. Follow Victoria on Twitter and Instagram and hit up her website to check out her writing for places like Nerdist, The Mary Sue and Pajiba. Like Movies My Fri...
Episode #61, "Animal House"
February 16, 2018 01:19 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThis week we're on double secret probation with comedian Alex Fossella stopping by to talk about watching Animal House for the first time. Join us as we discuss the film's influence on modern comedy, viewing the problematic bits through modern eyes, the brilliance of John Belushi and much more. Follow Alex on Twitter and listen to the podcast Modern Day Philosophers he does with comedian Danny Lobell. And check out his web series My Racist Toaster. Check out the Netflix movie about ...
Episode #60, "Rear Window"
January 24, 2018 21:13 - 1 hour - 39 MBThis week Noah Tarnow of The Big Quiz Thing returns to the podcast to watch the Jimmy Stewart/Hitchcock classic Rear Window for the first time. Join us we discuss the film's enduring influence on the thriller genre, watching classic films through a modern lens, the ethics of spying on your neighbors and much more. Listen to I Don't Get It, the podcast Noah cohosts with Bill Scurry, on iTunes, SoundCloud and Stitcher. Visit The Big Quiz Thing for info on Noah's live and private trivia e...
Episode #59, "Spice World"
December 22, 2017 20:15 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week we're decking the halls with Ginger, Posh, Scary, Sporty and, uh, Baby with writer Emmy Potter returning to the podcast to watch Spice World for the first time. Join us as we talk about why '90s kid Emmy missed the flick the first time around, what a Backstreet Boys versus *NSYNC crossover movie would've been like and much more. Follow Emmy on Twitter and check out her writing for CultureSonar and Belladonna Comedy. (For her thoughts on Jim Henson and Bowie's infamous codpiec...
Episode #58, "Caddyshack"
December 05, 2017 20:18 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBThis week we're chasing dancing gophers with Shannon Walker from the Lower East Side Film Festival stopping by to watch Caddyshack for the first time. Join us as Shannon reveals why Caddyshack is one of her dad's favorite movies and we talk peak Chevy Chase, comedians with '80s cartoons and much more. Visit the Lower East Side Film Festival's site for more info and read Shannon's missives to 45 on her Instagram Notes To Trump. (You can also listen to the Shannon talk to filmmakers on t...
Episode #57, "The Monster Squad"
October 31, 2017 05:26 - 50 minutes - 57.7 MBThis week we have a Halloween treat where I'm in the guest chair to watch the cult '80s horror comedy The Monster Squad for the first time. Friend of the podcast, filmmaker and co-host of the I Don't Get It podcast Bill Scurry joins me to discuss the 30th anniversary screening of the film we attended, talk about kids movies then and now, and cast the inevitable Monster Squad remake. Follow Bill on Twitter and check out his short film work over on his YouTube page. Watch friend of the po...
Episode #56, "Scanners"
October 17, 2017 21:36 - 43 minutes - 50 MBThis week we have a spooky pre-Halloween treat with writer/social media guru Andy Webb (Big Think) stopping by to watch the David Cronenberg sci-fi chiller Scanners for the first time. Join us as we discuss how the famous head exploding scene is an early meme, debate our favorite Cronenberg films and delve into how a low budget Canadian sci-fi/horror flick basically predicted the Internet. Follow Andy on Twitter and check out his work with folks like Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson ov...
Episode #55, "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective"
September 29, 2017 21:17 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week we're talking about the film that put Jim Carrey on the map with writer/comedian Emily Menez stopping by to watch Ace Ventura: Pet Detective for the first time. Join us as we unpack the film's many problematic moments and discuss the highs and lows of the Carrey-ography. Plus, Emily reminds us of a forgotten Heather Graham/Chris Klein/Farrelly Brothers joint. Follow Emily on Twitter and check out her writing for places like UCB and IFC. If you're in the NYC-area, catch Emi...
Episode #54, "Clue"
September 12, 2017 06:16 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBWe're back with a new episode! This week we attempt to figure out if the culprit was Ms. Scarlett with the rope in the Conservatory as writer/filmmaker Timothy Cooper stops by to watch the '80s comedy classic Clue for the first time. Join us as we solve the mystery of how Tim missed this movie growing up, pitch ideas for board game movie adaptations, discuss which of the multiple endings works best and much more. Follow Timothy on Twitter and check out his hilarious Web sitcom Concierg...
Episode #53, "Dick Tracy"
May 01, 2017 19:49 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBThis week we continue our jaunt through '90s comic book movies with Alex Zalben from the Comic Book Club podcast stopping by to watch the Warren Beatty/Madonna vehicle Dick Tracy for the first time. Join us as we talk about the phobia that caused Alex to miss the movie when it came out in 1990, the many amazing character actors in the film, where comic book movies are headed next and much more. Follow Alex on Twitter and listen to the Comic Book Club podcast on Nerdist. If you're in th...
Episode #52, "The Crow"
April 20, 2017 05:28 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBThis week we're putting on some white make-up, cranking our Cure CD and going back to the mid-'90s with comic book and animation writer Ivan Cohen stopping by to watch The Crow for the first time. Join us as we discuss The Crow's lack of flying powers, the many strange comic book films that came out during the '90s, Ivan's pitch for where the Crow should go next and much more. Follow Ivan on Twitter and pick up some of his comic books including the Wonder Woman story he wrote for Gener...
Episode #51, "White Men Can't Jump"
April 14, 2017 04:22 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBThis week we head back to the early '90s with filmmaker Caroline Golum to find out why White Men Can't Jump. Join us as we talk about the film's surprisingly downbeat ending, Caroline's experiences growing up in LA in the '90s, the era of peak "yo momma" jokes, Rosie Perez: Jeopardy Champion and much more. Follow Caroline on Twitter and check out her film writing on Screen Slate. Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also get the show o...
Episode #50, "The Shining"
April 06, 2017 03:56 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn celebration of finally getting to 50 episodes of the podcast, I'm in the guest chair this week to watch a classic film that I've never seen for the first time. Yes, I finally watched The Shining. Joining me on this journey are Shining and Kubrick fans Kevin Maher, Matt Glasson and Amber Dextrous. We discuss the differences between Stephen King's book and the film, the many theories the film has inspired, why I am finally watching the film in my late thirties and much more. Catch Kevin...
Episode #49, "Bad Santa"
December 22, 2016 17:00 - 59 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week we're getting a little blue for the holidays with returning guest Drew Pisarra (Korean Grindhouse) swinging by to watch Bad Santa for the first time. Grab a spiked egg nog and join us as we discuss Billy Bob Thornton's creative facial hair acting, the brilliance of Bernie Mac, holiday viewing traditions and much more. Follow Drew on Twitter and check out Korean Grindhouse, his excellent blog on Korean cinema. Here's his list of the top 10 Korean films of 2016. And, hey you guy...
Episode #48 "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
October 31, 2016 19:57 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBThis week we've got a special Halloween treat with filmmaker Bill Scurry returning to the podcast to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time at last year's 40th anniversary screening at the Ziegfeld Theater. Join us as Bill experiences Rocky the way it's meant to be seen -- with Barry Bostwick and 200 screaming, costumed fans. After the screening, Bill and I talk about Rocky Horror as the first movie "meme," Tim Curry's enduring greatness, whether or not it's actually a "bad...
Episode #47, "The Way We Were"
October 21, 2016 19:22 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBThis week Ear Hammer radio host Rommel Wood stops by to make some misty water-colored memories and watch The Way We Were for the first time. We drink beer (for Redford) and white wine (for Babs) and talk about watching a classic 1970s romance through a modern feminist lens, movies we watched with our moms, just what exactly a nice Jewish girl like Katie sees in boring, preppy Hubbell and much more. Follow Rommel on Twitter and listen to her show Ear Hammer over on Radio Free Brooklyn fo...
Episode #46, "Clerks"
August 24, 2016 04:44 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBThis week we're traveling back to the '90s with guest Andrew Sponholtz stopping by to watch Kevin Smith's debut film Clerks for the first time. Join us as we discuss whether or not the film means anything to the youth of today, my mixed feelings on Kevin Smith's filmography, where Andrew first heard the Star Wars "independent contractors" theory and much more. Here's the Nic Cage Superman that almost was. Like Movies My Friends Have Never Seen on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You...
Episode #45, "Independence Day"
July 12, 2016 05:45 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week we celebrate our Independence Day with writer Chris Illuminati who's back to watch another iconic '90s blockbuster. Join us as we discuss the Judd Hirsch shared universe, alien Apple Genius Bars, our reboot-happy movie culture and much more. Click here to listen to Chris talk about watching Jurassic Park for the first time. And be sure to visit his website and buy all of his books. Get bummed out with the Dear John theme song. Here's an article on Andrew Keegan's cult. Li...